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20-year-old woman dies in Heath crash
HEATH — A 20-year-old Shelburne Falls woman is dead after a car crash on Dell Road Sunday night, while the two other people in the car are being treated for serious injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police.A Toyota Camry crashed head-on into... → Read More
Hundreds compete at Greenfield Triathlon; Reino wins record 5th title
GREENFIELD — In the weeks leading up to the 35th running of the Greenfield Lightlife Triathlon, it seemed the weather was either hot and humid, rainy, or both. On Sunday, the 355 race participants were spared torrential rains, but got served a harsh... → Read More
Deal on police detail sought to allow Castaway sale
WHATELY — After weeks of meetings regarding the potential sale of the Castaway Lounge from the longtime owner Demetrious “Jimmy the Greek” Konstantopoulos to two Boston businessmen, a compromise that could lead to the completion of the sale may come... → Read More
Deerfield man charged with secret recording
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Three town employees were recorded without their consent by a resident who has a no-trespass order to enter Town Hall, according to charges filed by the Deerfield Police Department in district court.Michael Killeen, 38, of Sunderland... → Read More
Deerfield struggling with pot business approvals
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Local officials want to make sure the town makes money off of marijuana, sufficiently educates its kids and complies with the new state laws without moving too slowly that it misses an opportunity to have any marijuana business in... → Read More
Generations enjoy music, ice cream at the beach
WHATELY — There was a request from the crowd at the Tri-Town Beach for ABBA’s “Mamma Mia.” So Sara Snyder with her ukulele and banjo player accompaniment, went for it.Soon the two dozen people, mostly seniors, were singing along to the famed tune, one... → Read More
Greenfield woman faces attempted murder charge after reported stabbing
GREENFIELD — A woman was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-girlfriend in the neck and side with a folding knife.Miriam “Millie” Malave, 25, of Riverside Drive pleaded not guilty to three charges — attempted murder, assault... → Read More
Firefighters battle blaze on Elm Street in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — An Elm Street home to a family of seven caught fire Tuesday afternoon, requiring the assistance of 20 towns to quell a blaze residents and nearby neighbors said stemmed from the first-floor kitchen.The mother at the brick house, which was... → Read More
Public hearing brings out strong criticism for Deerfield Dollar General project
SOUTH DEERFIELD — When a town resident asked the 50 or so at Monday’s public hearing who wanted to see a Dollar General built, no one raised a hand.When the resident asked who doesn’t want to see the discount store built, the show of hands was... → Read More
South Deerfield Water Supply District Superintendent Roger Sadoski Jr. arraigned in district court for May accident
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Roger Sadoski Jr., the superintendent of the South Deerfield Water Supply District and a member of both the Deerfield Planning Board and the Capital Improvements Planning Committee, was arraigned in Greenfield District Court after... → Read More
Licenses OK’d for prospective Castaway buyers
WHATELY — The prospective buyers of the Castaway Lounge have cleared a major hurdle.On Wednesday, in the third hour of the third public hearing on this endeavor, the Whately Selectboard approved a new nude entertainment license and the transfer of a... → Read More
In danger of losing the flow
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The water fountain in the center of the village is not expected to be turned off on July 1, despite what residents may be hearing, because of loose town plans to look at ways of re-circulating water.Superintendent of the South... → Read More
A newly discovered history of South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Growing up in town, Alicia Carvalho never learned much about the place she called home.Well, there were all the history lessons and tours of Old Deerfield, but never of South Deerfield — of the village that defines the town with its... → Read More
Driver dies in I-91 tanker truck rollover
WHATELY — The driver of a tanker truck died following a rollover crash on Interstate 91, state police announced Wednesday night.Police did not immediately release the driver’s identity in order to leave time for family notification.The truck, which... → Read More
United Congregational Church of Conway to be leveled and new church to be built
CONWAY — Television stations from across the state had camped out in front of the ravaged 19th-century church, which had just taken a beating by a once-in-a-lifetime tornado.Speaking to one of the TV crews was a nearly 90-year-old congregant. Crying... → Read More
Firebird 5K race today raising funds for sober home
GREENFIELD — In its fifth year, the finish line of the annual Firebird 5K race is more visible than ever.This year’s race, today at Highland Park at 8 a.m,. will look to continue to raise funds for the already purchased sober home on Cedar Street that... → Read More
‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ star surprises local students
GREENFIELD — For years now, fourth-grade teacher Jami Witherell has played YouTube clips of the United Kingdom educational show, “Cosmic Kids Yoga.” Come into class? Do some “Cosmic Kids Yoga.” Get ready for a state test? Do some “Cosmic Kids Yoga.”... → Read More
Rocket scientists blast off in Bernardston
BERNARDSTON — Talking about the weight of the fins and the drag caused by them as the rocket lifted in the air, Nina Holden, 10, explained her observations from her great experiment.Her fellow rocket scientist, Elderina Cecunjanin, 10, said the... → Read More
South Deerfield Water Supply District issued a subpoena from the state Attorney General’s Office
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The village water supply district, run by elected commissioners and its longtime superintendent Roger Sadoski Jr., is under investigation by the state’s Attorney General’s Office, according to minutes from the commission’s last... → Read More
Children’s Advocacy Center lauded at annual breakfast
GREENFIELD — Catherine Sykes began by describing what had happened to her daughter by an abusive boyfriend.It was a packed house at Greenfield Community College, with about 150 people sitting in the dining commons for the 5th annual Hope and Healing... → Read More